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How iGaming Has Become More Popular With Adults Who Prefer to Play From The Comfort of Their Own Home

Though the first online casinos went live in the mid-’90s, iGaming has only recently exploded into the mainstream. The innovative, fast-paced industry has seen expediential growth in recent years. The global iGaming market was valued at $72 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $131.4 billion by 2027, presenting a CAGR of 9.96% between 2022 and 2027. As more and more people get access to internet-available smartphones, the popularity of iGaming continues to surge. It has become increasingly popular among players who prefer gambling from the comfort of their homes. What is iGaming? iGaming refers to playing or betting … Continue reading How iGaming Has Become More Popular With Adults Who Prefer to Play From The Comfort of Their Own Home

Choosing Your Game Made Easier

Gaming can serve both as a form of relaxation or a even a seriously competitive occupation. However, choosing a game to play can sometimes be a daunting task. It can be quite a challenge to decide on a one from a wide variety of options available. Who’d have thought that having fun could be stressful? Help is at hand, though, there are ways to make your choice of game easier! The Fun Begins Video games provide friends with the opportunity to compete, coordinate, and hang out with each other. Even in the pandemic, when it was difficult to crowd in … Continue reading Choosing Your Game Made Easier

Are First-Person Casino Games the VR Gateway?

While many of us have experienced VR gaming, it isn’t something large numbers of people are doing regularly and this is unexpected. The technology wasn’t supposed to remain niche in 2022, it was assumed that we would all be regularly entertaining ourselves in virtual worlds by now. There are popular facilities in Canada for people to strap on a headset, step into a gaming pod and experience immersive virtual reality entertainment, but VR was supposed to be a more prevalent form of entertainment than it currently is. There remains considerable hope and investment in VR technology and the incentive for … Continue reading Are First-Person Casino Games the VR Gateway?

1C Entertainment Changes Name to Fulqrum Games

Polish videogames group 1C Entertainment announced today that it is changing its name to Fulqrum Games, signifying new plans for the future following its acquisition by Tencent in November 2021. The company is well known for several types of games, but really made a name for themselves over the years with wargames and other strategy titles. Editor’s note: Check out our review of the Kings Bounty remake from 1C Entertainment. According to the company, ancient inventor and scientist Archimedes can explain the name change. “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I … Continue reading 1C Entertainment Changes Name to Fulqrum Games

Square Enix Announces New Life Simulation RPG Harvestella for Switch and Steam

SQUARE ENIX today announced a brand-new life simulation RPG, HARVESTELLA, which is coming to Nintendo Switch and STEAM on November 4, 2022, featuring concept art by Isamu Kamikokuryo (FINAL FANTASY XII) and music by Go Shiina (Tales series). In HARVESTELLA, players will experience a beautiful world that changes with the flow of the seasons and enjoy a variety of gameplay including tending to crops, befriending townspeople and adventuring into challenging dungeons. HARVESTELLA is set in a vibrant and colourful world where four giant crystals called “Seaslight” create a stable change between the four seasons. The adventure begins as abnormalities in … Continue reading Square Enix Announces New Life Simulation RPG Harvestella for Switch and Steam

Richard Garfield’s Popular Roguebook Card-based Adventure Game Coming to Google Stadia

Soon, the adventure will have no boundaries: the critically-acclaimed roguelike deckbuilder Roguebook will be available on Stadia Pro and the Stadia Store July 1st, 2022. Thwart the evil book’s traps on your phones, tablets or computers! Developed by Abrakam Entertainment, the developers of Faeria, and co-designed by Richard Garfield, the creator of Magic: The Gathering, Roguebook takes place in the enchanted world of Faeria. In the game, players choose 2 heroes amongst the 5 available and form a team to take on the legends of the Roguebook, a cursed book whose existence threatens all living creatures. Upgrade your deck: you … Continue reading Richard Garfield’s Popular Roguebook Card-based Adventure Game Coming to Google Stadia

PM Studios Squish Game Available Digitally on Steam and Switch

PM Studios and Grave Rave Games are thrilled to announce that Squish is now available digitally on Steam and Nintendo Switch. Fans of spoopy, squishy, fast-paced multiplayer action can now purchase a digital copy for PC via Steam and for Nintendo Switch via the eShop for $14.99. The physical edition of Squish on Nintendo Switch can be purchased for $34.99 from Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, and Video Games Plus (international version). This ultra-cool edition of the game releases July 29th and comes with colorful one-of-a-kind stickers and a digital download voucher for the game’s amazing soundtrack. While Squish may feature … Continue reading PM Studios Squish Game Available Digitally on Steam and Switch

Everything You Need to Know About Video Games

Introduction to Video Games Video games are the most interesting form of entertainment that encourages gamers to become active in the game content. Video games are not new; they have been in the market for the past 30 years, but with the advancement of technology, players can now enjoy more sophisticated forms that allow them to engage emotionally and physically on a much deeper level than ever before. Benefits of Playing Video Games According to many scientists and psychologists, playing video games certainly has some benefits as they develop a gamer’s abstract thinking skills. The brain’s physical structure is modified … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Video Games

How Have Online Casino Games Evolved Over The Years

Since its inception in the early 90s, online casino games have evolved significantly. This is thanks to the technological advances that have given developers the liberty to deliver highly interactive content. At first, there were a handful of online casinos but now, the number has reached nearly 3000. Amid this COVID-19 pandemic, the use of online casinos has skyrocketed as more players are inclined to enjoy gambling from the comfort of their homes. Online Casinos in the Early Days As mentioned earlier, online casinos started popping up in the early 90s. With the introduction of online transactions, online casinos began … Continue reading How Have Online Casino Games Evolved Over The Years